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nonadaptive

a·dap·tive
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-dap-tiv]
    • /əˈdæp tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-dap-tiv]
    • /əˈdæp tɪv/

Definitions of nonadaptive word

  • adjective nonadaptive serving or able to adapt; showing or contributing to adaptation: the adaptive coloring of a chameleon. 1
  • noun nonadaptive Not adaptive; unable to adapt. 1
  • adjective nonadaptive (of an organism) not able to adapt to the environment 0
  • adjective nonadaptive dysfunctional 0

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Origin of nonadaptive

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; adapt + -ive

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Parts of speech for Nonadaptive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nonadaptive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

nonadaptive usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nonadaptive

adjective nonadaptive

  • maladaptive — of, relating to, or characterized by maladaptation or incomplete, inadequate, or faulty adaptation: The maladaptive behavior of isolated children was difficult to change.

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